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World's Best Dad Pale Ale

Canada·West Coast Pale Ale
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A West Coast pale ale released for Father's Day, with the name and label built entirely around the occasion. Four Winds lists 5.5% and publishes neither an IBU value nor tasting notes; the product text describes the occasion rather than the beer, calling it smooth and hoppy and leaving it there. It is a limited release in 355 ml six-packs.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with classic West Coast Edelhopfen character—citrus, pine, and herbal notes predominate.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for World's Best Dad Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic West Coast Edelhopfen character—citrus, pine, and herbal notes predominate. Light, clean malt undertones provide a subtle, grain-forward backdrop without dominating the profile.

citruspineherbalclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with balanced hop bitterness that builds gradually across the mid-palate. Floral and resinous hop flavors sit alongside a light, crisp malt sweetness; the overall impression is clean and refreshing without harshness or astringency.

smoothbalanced bitternessfloral-resinouscrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with lingering herbal and hop-derived bitterness fading cleanly. No cloying sweetness remains.

dryherbal fadeclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About West Coast Pale Ale

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What is a West Coast Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar West Coast Pale Ale

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